Fabulous Facts Behind The Most Influential Band In Music History, The Beatles

“Strawberry Fields” Is Based On A Salvation Army Children’s Home Near Where Lennon Grew Up

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The Salvation Army is near where Lennon lived in Woolton, Liverpool. Except, that the place has no ‘s’ on the end, hence it’s Strawberry Fields.

Lennon wrote the song while filming for a role in How I Won The War. The late Beatle drew inspiration from his childhood memories of playing in the garden where he grew up. The BBC decided to cut the cord on a select few Beatles songs. The reason why is just ahead.